Energy – Municipal Energy Revolving Fund (MERF)
Vermont Department of Buildings & General Services
Funding Amount
$100,000 to $250,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
State
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Geography
- Vermont
Overview
This 0% interest loan supports projects that increase energy efficiency, reduce fossil fuel usage, and/or support renewable energy integration in municipally-owned buildings. Example projects include energy resiliency assessments, equipment replacement, studies, weatherization, construction, and use of renewable resources.
Details
- Funding Entity: Vermont Department of Buildings & General Services
- Funding Type: Loan
- Funding Range: $100,000 to $250,000
- Match Required: Not required
Notes
For technical assistance, please reach out to your local Regional Planning Commission (RPC).Municipalities are required to pay off loans in their entirety within 10 years of receiving loan funds.All buildings proposed to be upgraded or improved via MERF funds must have received a Level II energy assessment within the last 5 years. If the subject building has not had a Level II energy assessment, the applicant may apply to use MERF loan funding to pay for an energy assessment and associated energy efficiency projects.
How to Apply
Deadline: All municipalities are eligible to apply for MERF funding, but the first month of applications (5/28/26 - 6/30/26) is reserved for municipalities that
Apply Via: Online form
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Energy efficiency
Project Locations
- VT
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